Answer:
The middle 5 constituted 82% of the 2012 budget.
Explanation:
The middle 5 includes:
1. Medicare, Medicaid:
This was a part of the general welfare. It provided Support for good health coverage and helps people to live a good life.
2. Social Security:
Also a part of the general welfare. Social security is for maintaining the income security of the elderly/old and disabled citizens.
3. Defense:
Provision for common defense. Equip military to protect the nation from enemies.
4. Safety Net Programs:
Safety net programs is to help people make recovery from those problems that keep them from life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
5. Interest on the national debt:
This has all the 5 purposes included. In order to meet these five goals, the government has need to always borrow money and also collect taxes.
Together they make up 82% of the $3.8 trillion 2012 budget.
Bill Clinton was a "Democrat"
I hope this helps.
What was the governments part in the labor unions fight to get workers rights?
The government usually supported owners
